"An event like this is able to bring a lot of people together with an interest in [various] areas. It's much better to be properly prepared and have a properly coordinated international response where that's required so it's a great networking opportunity."
Myles Wickstead, Ex-Head of Secretariat, Commission for Africa
"This is the third time we've been at this event and we see it grow every year. It's really the branding of our name but also to let people know what we do. There is such a wide variety of people here which makes it very interesting for us."
Frank Hollsmuller, Esri Europe
"We see Aid & International Development Forum as an excellent platform for networking opportunities to meet with our larger aid, UN and NGO customers. We've met most of the people we wanted to meet so in that respect we can say it was a success."
Mans Leieune, Vizada

Exhibitors include

Agility

Aquatabs

BAE Systems

Duranet

Conrico

Danimex

Hesco

LMS

Relief Pod

Relief Quote

Satcom

Scan

Talia

Toyota

Western Auto

Worldwide Shelters

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A&T 2009 event media pack
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Aid & International Development Forum

Aid & International Development Forum

The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) 2011

The Aid & International Development Forum is a leading global event dedicated to the effective delivery of humanitarian aid and development solutions. It brings together decision makers from UN, government, NGOs and aid agencies involved in the delivery of humanitarian aid relief to conflict and disaster situations as well as international development to countries across the globe.

This year, the Aid & International Development Forum has adopted the UN Cluster Approach in working towards improving the effectiveness of humanitarian response; ensuring greater predictability, accountability and partnership. The event will be organized into nine sections of response or Cluster Zones to include: transport and logistics, water and sanitation, ICTs, power and energy efficiency, health, medical and nutrition, protection and security, finance, shelter, education and training.

Each Cluster Zone will reflect a different sector of response and feature dedicated exhibits, networking opportunities, workshop sessions and experiential zones resulting in greater and more efficient collaboration amongst all stakeholders involved.

Event Features Include:

  • Workshop Sessions:
    Interactive and informative panel discussions will engage high caliber stakeholders from NGO, UN, government and commercial sectors with visitors and delivery suppliers.
  • Experiential Zones:
    Visitors will be able to see the latest products, technologies and services showcased in a series of real-life scenarios.
  • Pitch Tank:
    A panel of procurement and logistics professionals from UN, NGO, and government agencies will give invaluable feedback and insights to a select group of companies in these themed sessions on how best to approach and develop working relationships with their organizations and the sector as a whole.
  • Networking:
    Catered networking breakfasts, lunches and drink receptions will provide an informal opportunity to cement relationships, build partnerships and enhance cross-sector understanding.

The Aid & International Development Forum 2011 will take place from June 8-9 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C

For further information and to see the list of confirmed speakers as well as the attending organizations to date, please visit the website at www.aidforumonline.org.

The Aid & International Development Forum is a free to attend event. Registration has now opened and anyone wishing to attend can register online at www.aidforumonline.org/register.

The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) also provides suppliers of aid and international development solutions, a platform to establish and maintain relations with key decision makers.

If you would like to enquiry about having a presence at the Aid & International Development Forum 2011, complete the exhibitor enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.